Just told my family I'm a brony

[RavenholmZombie 1,329]

I'm very lucky to have parents who were very apathetic towards my being a Brony. When I first told my mom, she thought it was cute, and my father was confused at first, but later accepted it after doing some research on his own.

As for my friends, well, most of them are fellow Bronies, so...

[HeavenlySun 35]

My mom doesn't care. My dad makes playful banter at me, but he doesn't really care either.

My grandparents know that I went to see the movie, and they didn't care.

My stepmom and my mom's friend like the fact that I like the show, for some reason.

My best friend doesn't care, as long as I keep to myself, which I always have..

I've always been known to be a strange person, so no one was surprised.

Edited December 26, 2017 by HeavenlySun

[Altastrofae 933]

On ‎8‎/‎21‎/‎2012 at 5:39 AM, Spatsi said:

 

I've shown one episode to both of them, but they say it's "too cute" for them.

how in the wide wide world of Equestria is ANYTHING too cute?

[Tomo 0]

My dad kind of found out I was a fan completely by accident, and other than two of my close friends he's the only one who knows that I like the show. 

One day our cable was having issues, so I asked for help with my TV and he turns it on and I completely forgot that I left it on Hub (this was in 2014 I think, when the station was still called that), and it was right in the middle of an episode of MLP. I don't know if he knew I liked the show or if he thought it was just something randomly on at the time, but he didn't seem to really care about that so I just let it go. I like the show but aside from my close friends who aren't judging I'm probably not going to go out of my way to talk about the show. Still a proud fan though :3

 

Edited January 1, 2018 by Mayu

[Wannabrony 11,638]

I had to tell my parents after them accidentally ponies on my laptop. But they were okay with it and kind of... Supportive? Now that I'm saying it, it sounds kind of weird. My friends still make fun of me until this day but it's usually just messing around so I guess it's all good. 

[Tomo 0]

8 minutes ago, Bronylicious Wannabe said:

I had to tell my parents after them accidentally ponies on my laptop. But they were okay with it and kind of... Supportive? Now that I'm saying it, it sounds kind of weird. My friends still make fun of me until this day but it's usually just messing around so I guess it's all good. 

Cool! I know what you mean, it's really complicated explaining the show to older people but hey as long as people respect what we like I'm ok with that. When I was in high school, when the show was really popular, it was hard to be a fan because everyone made fun of us. But today I think people don't care as much honestly. 

[KatonRyu 1,026]

I've never made it a secret, and no one around cares about it whatsoever.

[darkwingmare 1,296]

Guys, guys, guys... xD Coming out as a BRONY will seem like ya'll gay af. You don't.. Come OUT with a hobby or anything, why would my parents care about what I watch on TV or the internet? It's not their business, like they don't come out about what PORN they watch or whatever, it's not important. Unless you wanna express yourself with it, put things with MLP on your car or whatever, but why would it really matter to tell anyone? IF they ask, then sure, tell them. Otherwise I really don't see the point in telling anyone about interests or hobbies or shows I like to watch unless it's someone with common interests or if they're like a friend of mine who I know would like it too.

I just don't see why it'd be a need to do that. It's not that odd that parents think you're coming out as homosexuals or whatever it is by saying you like pastel ponies, like... Usually people don't COME OUT with their interests and make it a big deal? XD Just thinking... I don't blame them for assuming something.

I myself am a gay girl so, even that I didn't need to come out with. If people ask, I'll say yes indeed. If they don't ask, then.. They're probably just not interested in my sexuality so why would I even care to tell them? You know?? My own business..  Same with being a brony/pegasister, whatever.. It's not a big deal. Just an interest.

Edited January 16, 2018 by darkwingmare

[WildBrony 2]

My mom compared this to Barbie. Indirectly. Or maybe I compared it. Idk.

[Jeric 46,834]

I'm I the only one who is curious how the OP is doing? 

Anyway, as a parent, I've never judged my kids interests as long as the hobbies weren't dangerous and (obviously) age appropriate. I think our household had two rules (mostly jokes). No Scientology and none of my kids will be Dallas Cowboys fans.

 

[EpicEnergy 22,074]

Many of my family members know that I'm a brony.